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  1. St. Louis Science Center's trips prove costly

    St. Louis Science Center's trips prove costly

    Adventure program offers taste of research to public — but losses are adding up.

    Nov 14, 2011 | 2:31 am

  2. Disney princesses rejoice: Magic Kingdom expansion coming

    Disney princesses rejoice: Magic Kingdom expansion coming

    A new roller coaster and Princess Fairytale Hall are the highlights.

    Jan 19, 2011 | 10:46 am

  3. Local foods inspire festivals across the country

    Local foods inspire festivals across the country

    The United States is no longer an agricultural nation, but you wouldn't know it from the way we celebrate produce. Garlic, watermelon, lentils, cherries, even the world's biggest mushroom — if you can grow it, someone has built a party around it. So pack your eatin' pants, and plan a trip to one …

    Jul 03, 2010 | 11:25 pm

  4. In Maine, food and fun flow in with the tide

    In Maine, food and fun flow in with the tide

    One bite into the first of what would be several lobster rolls that weekend, I realized my pre-trip worrying was for naught.

    Jun 25, 2010 | 9:00 am

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